ANGELS NOTEBOOK: ERSTAD HEALING.Byline: DOUG PADILLA Douglas ("Doug") Padilla (born October 4, 1956 in Oakland, California) is a former middle and long distance runner from the United States, who won the overall Grand Prix 1985 and the World Cup 5000m race in 1985. Staff Writer ANAHEIM -- Darin Erstad Darin Charles Erstad (born June 4, 1974 in Jamestown, North Dakota) is a first baseman/center fielder in Major League Baseball currently with the Chicago White Sox. Prior to 2007, he had played his entire career with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise (1996-2006). is quite literally ready to turn a corner in his rehabilitation from a sore right foot and ankle. After a pregame run Monday, Erstad ran the bases Tuesday and will attempt to run the bases again today. It would be the first time he has run the bases on back-to-back days since going on the disabled list retroactive to May 1. Erstad first went on the disabled list because of irritation from two bone spurs in his right ankle. While on the DL, it was discovered he also had a bone bruise in his foot and an irritated tendon. ``I never felt it hitting, just turning left,'' Erstad said. ``In baseball, left turns are a good thing so that's what I need to be able to do.'' After receiving a second cortisone cortisone (kôr`tĭsōn'), steroid hormone whose main physiological effect is on carbohydrate metabolism. It is synthesized from cholesterol in the outer layer, or cortex, of the adrenal gland under the stimulation of adrenocorticotropic injection in the ankle this month, Erstad was given an insert for his shoe. He used the orthotic orthotic /or·thot·ic/ (or-thot´ik) serving to protect or to restore or improve function; pertaining to the use or application of an orthosis. or·thot·ic adj. Of or relating to orthotics. for the first time Tuesday and said it gave added foot support. ``We're just taking day by day,'' he said. ``If it feels good (today), we'll step on it a little harder and keep progressing.'' --Community service for Weaver: Jered Weaver Jered David Weaver (born October 4, 1982 in Northridge, California), is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered attended college at Long Beach State University where he was the 2004 College Baseball's Golden Spikes Award winner. , who was recalled by the Angels on Friday, said his legal matter involving a late-night incident on a Long Beach street earlier this year is nearly resolved. Weaver was cited for public intoxication Public intoxication, also known as "drunk and disorderly conduct" (sometimes, incorrectly, as "drunken disorderly"), is a summary offence in many countries. The laws regarding drunkenness vary wildly from one legislative body to the next and are open to a certain amount of and taken into custody after emerging from a bar on Feb. 9. He spent 12 hours in the city's jail before he was released. Weaver said Tuesday that two weeks ago he was given a sentence of four hours of community service. The case moved forward while Weaver was pitching at Triple-A Salt Lake. He had an attorney attend court appearances on his behalf. --Yan traded for prospect: Right-hander Esteban Yan Esteban Luis Yan (born on June 22, 1975 in Campiña del Seibo, Dominican Republic) is a starting pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League. At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 255 lb (116 kg), he bats and throws right handed. , who was designated for assignment Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. Friday to make room for Weaver, was traded to the Cincinnati Reds along with cash considerations in exchange for minor-league pitcher Kyle Edens. The Angels essentially will pick up the bulk of what remains on Yan's $1.25 million salary this season. In 18 games with Single-A Sarasota this season, Edens was 2-1 with a 5.46 ERA in 29 2/3 innings. Last season at Sarasota, the right-hander was 8-3 with three saves and a 2.62 ERA. --Anaheim to appeal: The Anaheim City Council voted 4-1 to appeal the court decision that allowed the Angels to continue to use Los Angeles in the franchise name. The paperwork for the appeal is expected to be filed later this week, and the appeal process then could take a year or more. Associated Press contributed |
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